Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations - E-Book
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Audiology & Speech Pathology
| Author: | Dolores E. Battle, PhD | ISBN: | 9780323087124 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication: | May 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Mosby | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dolores E. Battle, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9780323087124 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication: | May 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Mosby |
| Language: | English |
Written by some of the top researchers and clinicians in the field, Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations, 4th Edition offers an in-depth look at the major cultural groups in the U.S. and the issues concerning their communication development, common disorders, and treatment options. This fourth edition features a wealth of updates and new features — including the latest research and added coverage of communication issues in countries such as Australia, China, Canada, and Brazil — to give speech-language pathology students and speech-language pathologists a balanced and global perspective on the most topical multicultural communication issues of today.
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Comprehensive coverage focuses on a wide variety of cultural and age populations.
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Cutting-edge research and data offer up-to-date discussions based on the latest studies in multiculturalism as it relates to the SLP and AuD professions.
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Diverse panel of expert authors include some of the top researchers and clinicians in the field.
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Additional resources provide a focused listing of print and electronic sources at the end of each chapter to support more in-depth study of a particular subject.
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Chapter on international perspectives tackles issues in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, and Brazil to give you a more global understanding of communication disorders.
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The latest statistics from the 2010 U.S. Census report offers the most current data available.
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Increased content on older adults covers the multicultural issues, voice disorders, and neurogenic disorders particular to this important demographic.
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Case studies give you practice solving realistic clinical problems.
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Chapter overview and conclusion outline the key information in each chapter and serve as a checklist for content mastery.
Written by some of the top researchers and clinicians in the field, Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations, 4th Edition offers an in-depth look at the major cultural groups in the U.S. and the issues concerning their communication development, common disorders, and treatment options. This fourth edition features a wealth of updates and new features — including the latest research and added coverage of communication issues in countries such as Australia, China, Canada, and Brazil — to give speech-language pathology students and speech-language pathologists a balanced and global perspective on the most topical multicultural communication issues of today.
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Comprehensive coverage focuses on a wide variety of cultural and age populations.
-
Cutting-edge research and data offer up-to-date discussions based on the latest studies in multiculturalism as it relates to the SLP and AuD professions.
-
Diverse panel of expert authors include some of the top researchers and clinicians in the field.
-
Additional resources provide a focused listing of print and electronic sources at the end of each chapter to support more in-depth study of a particular subject.
-
Chapter on international perspectives tackles issues in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, and Brazil to give you a more global understanding of communication disorders.
-
The latest statistics from the 2010 U.S. Census report offers the most current data available.
-
Increased content on older adults covers the multicultural issues, voice disorders, and neurogenic disorders particular to this important demographic.
-
Case studies give you practice solving realistic clinical problems.
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Chapter overview and conclusion outline the key information in each chapter and serve as a checklist for content mastery.
